EDITOR’S * LETTER Taking Time for You Has your life been turned upside down since the pandemic began? Most of us have been forced to adapt to a radically new way of living. Plans have gone out the window. Work has changed or, in many cases, has ended altogether. Socializing is awkward and tricky. And there seems to be no end in sight. It’s no wonder so many of us are struggling with stress, depression, and anxiety. Taking care of yourself is more important than ever. If there’s a theme to this issue, I think it’s that—self-care. Chris Mann’s interview with wellness expert Leah Vanderveldt, author of Magical Self-Care for Everyday Life, illustrates this so well. As you’ll read on p. 12, Vanderveldt “sprinkles conscious and soulful eating with a bewitching blend of earthy and otherworldly self-care ingredients.” I especially like her breathwork tips. I did one of her quick exercises just now, and it definitely helped me feel more centered and calm. One of the other standout articles in this issue as it relates to self-care is “The Secrets of Becoming Stress-Hardy” on p. 26 by Melissa Diane Smith. Blending her own experience with research, Smith developed four stress-relief techniques to help diffuse anxiety, tension, and other challenges. When I’m feeling overwhelmed, I take an extra magnesium capsule, something Smith covers in her article. If I feel stressed right before bed, the magnesium does the trick and I’m able to fall asleep. I hope all of the articles in this issue give you new ways to care for your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Be well! nbrechka@aimmedia.com * * * * * * * * * * * Our Writers Meet the passionate people behind this issue of <strong>Better</strong> <strong>Nutrition</strong>! Jeannette Bessinger, CHHC, is an award-winning educator, author of multiple books, and a real food chef. She’s helped thousands of people make lasting changes to unhealthy habits. jeannettebessinger.com Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS, is a boardcertified nutritionist and the bestselling author of 15 books, including The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth and Living Low Carb. jonnybowden.com Emily A. Kane, ND, LAc, has a private practice in Juneau, Alaska, where she lives with her husband and daughter. She is the author of two books on natural health, including Managing Menopause Naturally. dremilykane.com Chris Mann is a California-based wellness writer and interviewer with 20 years’ experience in natural health publishing. He is also an entertainment author and podcaster. ChrisMann.tv Megan Olson is a Phoenix-based certified nutrition practitioner and the founder of Skinny Fitalicious. She has been featured in Shape magazine, Women’s Health, and more. skinnyfitalicious.com Melissa Diane Smith, Dipl. Nutr., is a holistic nutritionist who has 25 years of clinical experience and specializes in using food as medicine. She is the author of Going Against GMOs and other books. melissadianesmith.com Kimberly Lord Stewart is an awardwinning journalist who has worked for leading natural product publications since 1996. She’s the author of Eating Between the Lines. eatingbetweenthelines.net Sherrie Strausfogel has been writing about natural beauty for more than 20 years. Based in Honolulu, she also writes about spas, wellness, and travel. She is the author of Hawaii’s Spa Experience. Lisa Turner is a chef, food writer, product developer, and nutrition coach in Boulder, Colo. She has more than 20 years of experience in researching and writing about nourishing foods. lisaturnercooks.com Vera Tweed has been writing about supplements, holistic nutrition, and fitness for more than 20 years. She is the editorial director at Natural Health Connections and author of Hormone Harmony. veratweed.com Neil Zevnik is a private chef specializing in healthy cuisine, with clients who have included Jennifer Garner, Charlize Theron, and the CEO of Disney. neilzevnik.com YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO NATURAL LIVING Editor in Chief Creative Director Executive Editor Associate Editor Digital Editor Copy Editor Beauty Editor Contributing Editors Contributing Writers Print Ad Coordinator Prepress Manager Prepress Specialist Editorial Offices Publisher & East Coast Sales Integrated Media Sales Director, West Coast Director of Retail Sales Senior Brand Marketing Manager Marketing Designer Accounting & Billing Nicole Brechka Rachel Joyosa Jerry Shaver Elizabeth Fisher Maureen Farrar James Naples Sherrie Strausfogel Vera Tweed, Helen Gray Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS, Jeannette Bessinger, CHHC, Emily A. 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